The qsound_hle.zip requirement demonstrates MAME's commitment to rather than quick-and-dirty hacks. While it creates an extra step for users, it enables better sound quality and easier maintenance of the emulation codebase.
If you are searching for this because your audio isn't working, follow this checklist: qsoundhlezip mame
The easiest solution often involves files you already have. Many older ROM sets include a file called qsound.zip . qsound.zip in your MAME ROMs folder. Copy it to create a duplicate. Rename the copy to qsound_hle.zip . The qsound_hle